CDC: Managing Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms
Trying to quit smoking feels different for each person, but almost everyone will have some symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. When you stop, your body and brain have to get used to not having nicotine. This can be uncomfortable, but nicotine withdrawal can’t hurt you – unless you give in and have a cigarette! Over time, withdrawal symptoms […]
FDA: Pulse Oximeters and Oxygen Concentrators
To survive, we need oxygen going from our lungs to the cells in our body. Sometimes the amount of oxygen in our blood can fall below normal levels. Asthma, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the flu, and COVID-19 are some of the health issues that may cause oxygen levels to drop. When the […]
FDA: What to Know When Buying or Using a Breast Pump
If you’re giving your baby breast milk, you probably know there can be times when a breast pump can come in handy. Breast pumps are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They can be used to maintain or increase a woman’s milk supply, relieve engorged breasts and plugged milk ducts, or […]
FDA: Ticks and Lyme Disease – Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, are on the rise in people and dogs. Reported cases in people in the U.S. increased from about 12,000 annually in 1995 to approximately 35,000 in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, not all diagnosed cases are reported and the CDC believes the true number […]
CDC: The Dangers of Raw Milk
Drinking raw milk can lead to serious illness. Raw milk is linked to many preventable foodborne illnesses and outbreaks every year. In fact, raw milk is one of the riskiest foods. Raw Milk Has Not Been Pasteurized Pasteurization is the process of heating milk to a high enough temperature for enough time to kill harmful […]
FDA: Combating Antibiotic Resistance
Learn more about why you may not need antibiotics when you’re sick and the problems antibiotics can cause if taken unnecessarily. Antibiotics are drugs used for treating infections caused by bacteria. Also known as antimicrobial drugs, antibiotics have saved countless lives. Misuse and overuse of these drugs, however, have contributed to a phenomenon known as […]
CDC: E. coli Outbreak – Cheese
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Cheddar Cheese Fast Facts Outbreak Investigation Summary Data showed that Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese made people in this outbreak sick. Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese that sick people may have eaten included: What You Should Do Symptoms of E. coli Source: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/raw-milk-cheese-2-24/index.html
FDA: 5 Things to Know About Triclosan
What Is Triclosan? Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products intended to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. It is added to some antibacterial soaps and body washes, toothpastes, and some cosmetics—products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It also can be found in clothing, kitchenware, furniture, and toys—products not regulated […]
CDC: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for two conditions (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Prolonged inflammation results in damage to the GI tract. What are the main types of IBD? Crohn’s Disease Ulcerative Colitis Affected Location Can affect any part of the GI […]
FDA: Seasonal Allergies
The pollen count is sky-high. You’re sneezing, your eyes are itching, and you feel miserable. Seasonal allergies are real diseases that can interfere with work, school or recreation. Allergies can also trigger or worsen asthma and lead to other health problems such as sinus infections (sinusitis) and ear infections, particularly in children. An allergy is […]